Ninjak is the story of a top secret MI-6 agent, Colin King. The reader is moved back and forth between his childhood as a wealthy Brit, with absentee parents and a domineering guardian, his early adventures and mistakes as a rookie agent, deciding to spare the life of Roku, a well-known female assassin (with unusual weapons) and the current story where operating as Ninjak,he infiltrates Weaponeer, a dangerous international crime cartel, trying to determine the identity of its mysterious board of directors (the Shadow Seven.) Along the way he clashes with Roku, a female assassin whose long hair possesses a variety of deadly qualities. The artwork is good, but short of outstanding. 3.5 stars. ( )

My first introduction to Ninjak was in the other Valiant Universe comics – namely X-O Manowar and Bloodshot. He was always an amusing character. And I was excited to find this volume in a used book shop!
It did not disappoint. Told in the present and flashbacks, both to his childhood and his start as a spy, we see where he came from and where he ended up. It is fascinating. Strong, fast-paced story, with dynamic art and bold colors, takes us on a whirlwind adventure from his boyhood home to jungles dark with danger to bright cities even more deadly. Complex villains and shadowy characters fill out the story, making it a fun and intriguing read all the way through.
My only qualm was that some of the story was rushed, and I ardently wanted more detail! But this is a good sign in a story.
Valiant comics are worth more attention, with equal quality and depth as a DC or Marvel character. I highly recommend if you want a small manageable universe to explore, filled with complex heroes and dangerous foes. ( )